Surgical Tech II
- Job Objective:
A brief overview of the position.- The Surgical Technologist, working under the direct supervision of the perioperative nurse, performs the duties of a scrub person. Prepares supplies for case, sets up and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon, readies used instruments for the cleaning and re-sterilization process. Able to take call independently and can respond for all specialties except cardiac.
- Reports to
- Nursing Director or Nurse Manager as delegated
- Supervises
- None
- Ages of Patients
- Pediatric
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Blood Borne Pathogens
- High Potential
- Qualifications
- Education
- Required:
High School Diploma - Required:
Successful completion of accredited Surgical Technology training program, in lieu of completion of training program 5
years of experience required.
- Required:
- Licensure/Certification
- Required:
AHA-approved Basic Life Support (BLS) - Preferred:
Certification as a surgical technologist (CST or TS-C)
- Required:
- Experience
- Required:
Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a surgical technologist in an acute multi-specialty environment, evidencing independent performance in a variety of surgical specialties
- Required:
- Education
- Essential Responsibilities
- Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations
- Demonstrates and maintains aseptic technique according to the policies and procedures of Surgical Services
- Demonstrates competency and knowledge of the surgical environment regarding traffic patterns and contamination of the sterile field
- Anticipates surgeons needs by review of preference card and procuring appropriate supplies prior to start of case
- Maintains orderly instrument table and surgical field
- Remains attentive to the progression of the case in order to anticipate surgeon's needs
- Verbally verifies and labels medications and irrigations on the back table with perioperative nurse
- Maintains and documents accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the perioperative nurse
- Properly disposes of all sharps and biohazardous waste
- Accurately identifies surgical specimen and transfers to the perioperative nurse
- Prepares instruments for cleaning and resterilization
- Assists with putting away supplies and room turnover
- Contributes to maximum efficiency of the surgical line up in order to adhere to surgical start times
- Demonstrates cost effectiveness by using judgment when opening and using supplies
- Keeps current with new intraoperative techniques and equipment through participation in unit based and continuing education
- Acts as a preceptor to new staff and students
- Serve as a role model to new employees and other staff members. Coaches team to anticipate resources
- Communicate effectively with patients, staff members and physicians.
- Manages at least one department project or gives one staff in-service per year
- Assume responsibility for self and ensures that the policies, procedures and safety practices of the Operating Room and Hospital are reinforced
- Use critical thinking to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and perform other duties and responsibilities as required
- Accepts responsibilities only within scope of practice
- Performs other duties as assigned
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